Koss Q1 Net Sales Dip and Supply Chain Woes Continue

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Koss Corporation (NASDAQ: KOSS) reported a 16.2% decline in sales for Q1 ending September 30, 2021, totaling $4,365,067, down from $5,208,295 in the prior year. The company experienced a net loss of $99,359, a drop from a net income of $126,928. Basic and diluted losses per share were both $0.01, compared to income of $0.02 previously. Sales declines were attributed to loss of retail placement, although online sales and European distribution showed improvement. Freight costs and delays remain concerns.

Positive

• Continued growth in online sales.
• Improvements in European distribution.

Negative

• Loss of placement at US mass retail affecting sales.
• Net loss of $99,359 compared to previous net income of $126,928.
• Freight costs and delays causing shipping backorders.

MILWAUKEE, Wis., Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Koss Corporation (NASDAQ SYMBOL: KOSS), the U.S. based high-fidelity headphone company, has reported its results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2021.

Sales for the first quarter were $4,365,067, which is a 16.2% decrease from sales of $5,208,295 for the same three month period one year ago. The three month net loss was $99,359, compared to net income of $126,928 for the first quarter last year. Basic loss per common share for the quarter was $0.01 compared to basic income per common share of $0.02 for the three month period one year ago. Diluted income per common share for the quarter was $0.01 compared to diluted income per common share of $0.02 for the three month period one year ago.

"The loss of placement at US mass retail caused the decline in sales as we shift to a model more based on distribution and online sales,” Michael J. Koss Chairman and CEO said today. "Improvements in European distribution offset some softness in certain US based distributors. The online business has continued to grow.”

Koss reiterated concerns about recent increased freight rates and delays. "The increased cost of freight as well as the extended time in transit has become a major source of concern. Although the freight costs had an immaterial impact on the first quarter results, the shipping delays resulted in backorders that should be fulfilled in the next fiscal quarter.”

Koss Corporation markets a complete line of high-fidelity headphones, wireless Bluetooth® speakers, computer headsets, telecommunications headsets, active noise canceling headphones, wireless headphones, and compact disc recordings of American Symphony Orchestras on the Koss Classics® label.

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KOSS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	September 30
	2021				2020
Net sales	$	4,365,067			$	5,208,295
Cost of goods sold		2,783,230				3,572,067
Gross profit		1,581,837				1,636,228
Selling, general and administrative expenses		1,780,798				1,505,772
(Loss) income from operations		(198,961	)			130,456
Other income		100,000				—
Interest income (expense)		633				(2,051	)
(Loss) income before income tax provision		(98,328	)			128,405
Income tax provision		1,031				1,477
Net (loss) income	$	(99,359	)		$	126,928
(Loss) income per common share:
Basic	$	(0.01	)		$	0.02
Diluted	$	(0.01	)		$	0.02
Weighted-average number of shares:
Basic		8,843,946				7,404,831
Diluted		8,843,946				7,408,685

FAQ

What were Koss Corporation's sales figures for Q1 2021?

Koss Corporation reported sales of $4,365,067 for Q1 2021, a 16.2% decrease from $5,208,295 in the same period last year.

How did Koss Corporation perform financially in Q1 2021?

Koss Corporation experienced a net loss of $99,359 in Q1 2021, contrasting with a net income of $126,928 in Q1 2020.

What is Koss Corporation's stock symbol?

Koss Corporation's stock symbol is KOSS.

What caused the decline in Koss Corporation's sales?

The decline in sales was primarily due to the loss of placement at US mass retail.

What challenges is Koss Corporation facing related to logistics?

Koss Corporation faces increased freight rates and shipping delays, which have led to backorders.